[The first international flight route of C919 has been opened]Recently, the domestically produced large aircraft C919 operated Air China CA723 flight landed smoothly at Ulaanbaatar Airport in Mongolia, and the first international route of C919 was successfully opened. At present, Air China's C919 fleet consists of 12 aircraft and has opened more than ten routes from Beijing to Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chongqing, and other destinations. The C919 large passenger aircraft is China's first domestically developed jet airliner with independent intellectual property rights in accordance with international airworthiness standards. It completed its first commercial flight in May 2023. As of now, the C919 aircraft operated by Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines have opened a total of 58 routes, serving 26 cities and safely transporting over 7.5 million passengers. Editor/Cheng Liting
China has implemented 100% zero tariffs on 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, which has led to a significant increase in Nigeria's exports to China. In the first half of 2026, the bilateral trade volume between China and Nigeria reached 18 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 35%. China imported 2.3 billion US dollars from Nigeria, a significant increase of 80% year-on-year. Nepal hopes to take advantage of policy opportunities to promote export diversification, develop industries such as agricultural product processing, and fill gaps in infrastructure and certification. China will assist Nigeria in upgrading its industries through investment, technology transfer, exhibition platforms, and other means, and transform trade dividends into driving forces for industrial development.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Recently, the Egyptian National Shipping Company received two 82000 ton Kamsa type bulk carriers built by China's New Hantong Shipyard, helping to modernize and upgrade the Egyptian merchant fleet. The two ships are named Nile Valley and Moon Valley, suitable for international dry bulk transportation. The ship is equipped with energy-saving engines and environmental protection systems, which comply with international maritime environmental standards. The endurance and water purification facilities are complete, and the performance is advanced. This delivery demonstrates China's shipbuilding strength and deepens cooperation in the fields of China Egypt shipping and high-end equipment manufacturing.Editor/Gong Ziwei